Patient Services Assistant - Maternity Ward, Maternity Ward

WODONGA CAMPUS  Patient Service Assistant  Student Enrolled Nurse Program   Positions Available in Women’s and Children’s Services The PSA assists with the provision of woman-centred, family oriented, evidence-based care within a multidisciplinary team environment. Under the delegation and supervision of a registered nurse, the PSA works collegially with other health professionals to achieve the best possible outcomes for clients of the women’s surgical unit and infants in the Special Care Nursery. The student must be currently enrolled at a TAFE undertaking an accredited Diploma of Nursing course. Albury Wodonga Health (AWH) Wodonga Hospital (WH) has positions available for Undergraduate Students of the Diploma in Enrolled Nursing with a view to working in the women’s and children’s division with a focus on supporting the team in caring for women’s surgical patients and infants in the special care nursery. Details: Minimum 6 month contract for a minimum of 0.2 EFT (1 day per week - paid) and up to 0.8 EFT (4 days per week - paid) to fit with study commitments. Successful applicants will be supported to take time off to complete scheduled clinical placements.  Supported orientation and appropriate clinical support will be provided. Salary and conditions of employment will be in accordance with the Health and Allied Services, Managers and Administrative Workers (Victorian Public Sector) Enterprise Agreement – 2021-2025 Requirements for applicants: Current enrolment and active engagement in an accredited TAFE Diploma of Nursing Program. Cover letter. Address the selection criteria. Current CV which includes 3 current referees with 2 being relevant to clinical studies. Successful applicants must provide at interview a current TAFE transcript (original document) demonstrating successful completion of units undertaken to date and evidence of successful completion of a 2 week placement. Applicants need to be available for interview in October 2023. Successful applicants will be required to complete appropriate Criminal Record Screening paperwork/processes in order for AWH to meet its obligations regarding screening for serious criminal offences (within and external to Australia).  Applicants unable to commit to this screening process should not submit an application for employment. Successful applicants will be required to complete mandatory orientation modules using the AWH e-learning system prior to commencing employment. This is a Category A position; Successful applicants must provide evidence of vaccination prior to commencement.  AWH is not able to support applicants requiring sponsorship More information Please refer to the Position Description (see attachments) for more details on this position and required Selection Criteria or contact Julie Wright   julie.wright@awh.org.au  - Director of Midwifery & Nursing, Women’s & Children’s Services on (02) 6058 4885 or Anna Van Uden  anna.vanuden@awh.org.au – Maternity Ward, Nursery Unit Manager on (02) 6051 7251.   Apply Now AWH is an Equal Opportunity Employer; we encourage applications from Indigenous Australians, people with disabilities, young people and people from culturally diverse backgrounds. Apply via this website, go to 'Apply Now' (at bottom of page) to complete the Application Form. You will be asked to address Selection Criteria within the Application Form. Please ensure that each criteria is addressed. Also ensure you attach a copy of your Curriculum Vitae (including names and contact details of two professional referees). Other documents you feel are relevant may also be attached; however this is limited to 5 documents and there is also a size limitation of no greater than 2 Mega Bytes. Desirable : Current enrolment and active engagement in an accredited TAFE Diploma of Nursing Program. Desirable : Demonstrated empathy and proactive approach to delivering of high quality patient care Desirable : Well-developed interpersonal skills. Desirable : Preparedness and capacity to work shift work and be redeployed to other clinical areas to meet hospital needs.